Live in cinemas: The Nutcracker
Live in cinemas: The Nutcracker
Live in cinemas: The Nutcracker
Journey into a magical kingdom and watch Peter Wright’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker live in cinemas from Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most recognizable tunes, this staple of the classical ballet canon is a treat for the whole family.
Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most recognizable tunes, this staple of the classical ballet canon is a treat for the whole family.
Background
A festive firecracker
Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs bring the story wonderfully to life, from the 19th century German home of the Stalbaums – which features a Christmas tree that transforms beyond one’s imagination – to the Kingdom of Sweets, where everything is sugar and sparkle.
A host of musical delights
The Nutcracker includes some of Tchaikovsky’s – and indeed, the classical ballet canon’s – most instantly recognizable tunes. Some familiar highlights include the Waltz of the Flowers, the Dance of the Mirlitons and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, with its signature sound of the twinkling celesta. Many of these melodies have been used in a range of media in popular culture, from festive commercials to Disney’s Fantasia.
To find exclusive souvenirs and gifts inspired by the ballet: explore the The Nutcracker collection at the Royal Ballet and Opera Shop.
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